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Top 10 Retirement Strategies for Canadian Small Business Owners and Professionals

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

Essential retirement strategies for Canadian business owners & professionals. IPPs, succession planning, tax optimization & more. Expert guidance included....

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Funding Your Child’s Future – Beyond the RESP

BMO Private Wealth

For many families, few investments feel as meaningful as investing in their child’s education. While that may mean aiming for an Ivy League degree, the race for academic advantage often starts much earlier, with private or boarding school enrolment....

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How Much You Need to Retire by City in Canada

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

Discover how much you need to retire in Canadian cities from Vancouver to Winnipeg to Toronto. Compare costs, inflation impacts & planning strategies...

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The Emotional Currency of Wealth Transfer: Navigating Complex Conversations

BMO Private Wealth

Money is emotional. Within families, differing values, financial literacy levels, and expectations around inheritance can create tension and avoidance. As a result, family conversations about money and wealth transfer often remain superficial......

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Tax Implications for Canadians Owning U.S. Property: A Comprehensive Guide

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

Buying or selling U.S. property as a Canadian? Learn how to reduce taxes, avoid penalties, and navigate IRS and CRA rules with expert strategies...

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Canada's Alternative Minimum Tax: The Stealth Tax That's Coming for Business Owners

Discover how Canada's Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) impacts business owners. Learn critical strategies to avoid costly AMT surprises when selling businesses or exercising stock options....

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The TFSA Beneficiary Blunder That Could Cost Your Family Thousands

Avoid costly mistakes with your TFSA beneficiary designation. Learn critical TFSA beneficiary tax implications, and how to protect your family's inheritance....

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How to Withdraw RRSP Without Paying Tax: Unlocking Your Funds Tax-Free

Learn how to withdraw from your RRSP without paying hefty taxes. Discover tax-free strategies like the Home Buyers' Plan, and a First Home Savings Account....

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How to Achieve Early Retirement in Canada: Proven Strategies for Financial Independence

Discover proven strategies for how to achieve early retirement in Canada, from optimizing RRSPs and TFSAs to creating multiple income streams....

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Inheriting family wealth: How to prepare

For many high-net-worth individuals with children, amassing wealth may be the easy part; successfully passing down that wealth to their children is where things can get difficult......

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An Overview of Tax Policy Proposals for the Upcoming Federal Election

Following the recent announcement of a Federal Election on April 28, the Federal political party leaders have begun to outline their election platforms, including tax policy.  We have briefly summarized the tax policy announcements of the three......

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The smart investor’s guide to reducing taxes and growing wealth

A smart tax plan doesn’t just maximize your registered accounts, it structures your finances in a way that optimizes every dollar you earn on the road to retirement – and beyond......

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3 reasons why HNW women may not be ready for retirement

For some, the ideal retirement involves annual scuba diving trips to Belize and golfing at the best courses around the world. For others, it’s staying close to home to spend more time with family or taking joy in sharing their wealth......

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New pension plan for Ontario incorporated physicians

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (“HOOPP”) recently announced that Ontario incorporated physicians will be eligible to participate in its defined benefit pension plan, effective January 2025......

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The Capital Gains deduction and intergenerational farm property rollover

The family farm continues to serve an important role in the Canadian economy and, as such, receives special status under Canada’s tax law......

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